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Things to Do in Hoian

Things to Do in Hoi an

Population: 121,716

Area: 60 km²

Country: Vietnam

Province: Quang Nam

Post Code: 0510.3 + Telephone number

The ancient town of Hoi An, 30 km south of Danang, lies on the banks of the Thu Bon River. Occupied by early western traders, Hoi An was one of the major trading centers of Southeast Asia in the 16th century.Hoi An has a distinct Chinese atmosphere with low, tile-roofed houses and narrow streets; the original structure of some of these streets still remains almost intact. All the houses were made of rare wood, decorated with lacquered boards and panels engraved with Chinese characters. Pillars were also carved with ornamental designs.Tourists can visit the relics of the Sa Huynh and Cham cultures. They can also enjoy the beautiful scenery of the romantic Hoi An River, Cua Dai Beach, and Cham Island.

Over the last few years, Hoi An has become a very popular tourist destination in Vietnam.

In the 16^th and the 17^th centuries, Hoi An commercial port was the international trade center in Southern Vietnam. Foreign merchant ships came to Hoi An in great numbers and a bustle for annually commercial fairs, each lasted from 4 to 6 months. Right in this town, Japanese, Chinese, Dutch, Indian traders set up their emporiums or established their own quarters for permanent habitation

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Sightseeing :

The Tran Family Chapel

Cua Dai Beach

Museum of History and Culture

Phuc Kien Assembly Hall

Trieu Chau Assembly Hall

Museum of Trade Ceramics

Old House of Tan Ky

Hoi An Ancient Town

Japanese Covered Bridge